[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 37 (Thursday, February 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING 25-YEAR ARMY VETERAN SHELLIE WILLIS

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                        HON. MARILYN STRICKLAND

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 29, 2024

  Ms. STRICKLAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 25-year Army 
veteran Shellie Willis, a Pierce County-based leader in the veterans' 
advocacy space who empowers veterans to put the skills and knowledge 
they gained serving our nation to work in the civilian workforce.
  As Founder and CEO of the Redefining You Foundation, Shellie 
shepherds a team of skilled life coaches and workforce development 
professionals to help transitioning servicemernbers and their spouses 
reenter civilian life. With special attention to supporting female 
veterans, Shellie's organization provides professional and personal 
development training, connects retired servicewomen to job resources, 
and builds bespoke programs to help reorient and redefine the 
lifestyles of those seeking direction after their military careers. 
Shellie's spirit of service extends to her role as Senior Director of 
Collective Impact at WorkForce Central matching jobseekers with 
employment opportunities throughout Pierce County.
  With the South Sound's significant active duty and veteran 
population, Shellie's work plays a critical role in putting 
transitioning servicemembers on pathways to post-service success. I 
commend Shellie's service to our country and our community and am proud 
to have her as my Constituent of the Month.

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